“It is a very soft, neoprene type of material and the trigger protection on it … it was possible still for the trigger to be manipulated with that type of holster,” Godbee said.

Godbee said Parrish is “very remorseful,” but he didn’t pull the trigger.

Police union lawyer John Goldpaugh said the Parrish didn’t know Miller. He called the shooting “a freak accident.”

The young woman’s mother, Yolanda McNair, said she can’t figure out why the officer brought his gun to the party.

“She didn’t have to die,” McNair said. “All he had to do was do what he was supposed to do, and be fair.”

McNair said her daughter was about to turn 25 on Monday.

“All she wanted to do was enjoy the weekend for her birthday,” the mother said. “She had every right to enjoy turning 25 and look beyond that.”

Speaking live on WWJ Newsradio 950. Detroit police officer David Mahalab said being a Detroit cop is “the most dangerous job in the city.” He said he feels that officers should be carrying a loaded gun at all times — even off-duty.

“No police officer would carry his gun without one in the chamber. You always have your gun ready for use and a round in the chamber — it’s always charged to use,” Mahalab said.

On the other hand, Mahalab said it’s difficult to imagine an officer’s weapon firing because of a simple hug.

Parrish has been assigned to administrative duties as the investigation continues.